Buffalo Sabres sign forward Colin Jacobs

by jmaloni

Press release

Fri, May 31st 2013 09:00 am

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy
Regier announced late Thursday that the Sabres signed forward Colin Jacobs to a
three-year, entry-level contract.

Jacobs (age 20, 6'1", 202
lbs.) finished the 2012-13 season with the Rochester Americans, recording three
points (one goal, two assists) in 11 American Hockey League games. Prior to
joining the Amerks, Jacobs led the Prince George Cougars with 25 goals and 53
points in 66 Western Hockey League games. In 252 career WHL games, Jacobs
compiled 142 points (69/73) and 332 penalty minutes.

The Coppell, Texas, native was
selected by the Sabres in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2011 NHL
Entry Draft.